Moores Dam
Moores Dam is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Moores Dam
The primary purpose of Moores Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John M Boswell (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Sandy River - Vahu6 Ja14 Bush River - Sandy River near Burkeville.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 313 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/28/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| Nearest City | Burkeville |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Sandy River - Vahu6 Ja14 Bush River - Sandy River |
| Coordinates | 37.16910, -78.26530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 313 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John M Boswell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147016 |
| Federal ID | VA147016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |